The Blood Moon Festival was supposed to be a celebration of peace.
Ha. Hilarious.
In this academy, "peace" meant high heels sharp enough to slit throats, gowns laced with magical poison, and a dance floor that might as well be a battlefield.
And I—Kael Draven, former punching bag turned obsession magnet—was caught in the eye of the storm.
[System Update – Major Event Triggered]
Blood Moon Festival: "A night where all masks fall, and desires bloom."
System Rule Override: One kiss, under the moonlight, will trigger a permanent obsession lock.
All girls with obsession level over 35% will be compelled to compete.
Bonus Effect: "Claimed by the Villain" title grants +25 charm.
I stared at the prompt, dead inside.
There was no "decline" button.
Of course not.
Academy Courtyard – Nightfall
The courtyard was transformed into a glowing ballroom bathed in crimson moonlight. Enchanted lanterns floated mid-air, and violinists played haunting melodies while students danced with wine glasses that never emptied.
But the tension? That wasn't magic.
That was murderous.
Girls were eyeing me like a prize roast—and each other like rival butchers.
Clara was wearing a crimson dress so tight it looked painted on, her cleavage practically defying gravity.
Ilyra opted for something simpler—black silk with a side slit that showed off her perfect legs… and the dagger strapped to one thigh.
Selena? She didn't even bother with a gown.
She wore ceremonial silver armor, customized to somehow show more skin than it covered. Her midriff was exposed, and her gaze said, "I will drag you to the altar if I must."
[Obsession Radar: MAXED OUT]
Clara Vance: 73% (Unstable)
Ilyra Thorne: 68% (Suppressing Rage)
Selena Arkwright: 88% (Possessive Override Engaged)
The first half of the evening was "peaceful." If you ignore the magical assassination attempts hidden in party games.
A girl offered me a drink. It melted through the cup.
Another gifted me a rose. It whispered "die" in three languages.
I smiled through it all, casually evading death like a villain blessed with plot armor.
And then the main event began.
The Blood Moon Dance
Everyone gathered around the glowing red stage. The headmistress made a speech no one listened to.
Then, like a curse falling on the crowd, the System Announcement echoed in everyone's minds.
Blood Moon Kiss Event Initiated
The chosen villain may select one partner.
All rivals may attempt to interrupt.
Kiss must occur under the moonlight for obsession lock to complete.
Success will boost obsession to 100%.
Failure may result in duel to the death.
I nearly screamed.
I didn't even get to choose.
They started fighting before I could move.
Clara launched alchemical flares, creating blinding lights. Ilyra vanished in the shadows, reappearing behind Clara with a blade drawn.
Selena? She simply pointed a finger.
The sky froze.
Everyone—every guest, noble, and student—fell to their knees.
"None of you are worthy," she said. "Only I shall kiss him. Or I'll burn this academy to ash."
I ran.
Yes, ran.
I wasn't ashamed.
When three yanderes lock in on you like heat-seeking missiles, you don't strut, you sprint.
Moonlit Garden – Hidden Fountain
I stumbled into the old fountain courtyard behind the academy.
It was quiet. Peaceful.
Too peaceful.
"Kael."
Ilyra stepped out of the shadows.
Not chasing.
Not furious.
Just… intense.
"I don't want to fight them anymore," she whispered. "I just want one thing."
She stepped close.
Her fingers brushed mine.
She leaned in.
Lips parted.
System warning flashed red.
"Kiss will trigger PERMANENT YANDERE LOCK."
"Proceed?"
And just as our lips were about to meet—
Clara exploded through the hedges.
"I knew it! I KNEW IT!" she screamed, hurling a potion bottle that exploded in pink mist.
"I made this for us! For YOU! And you give your first kiss to her?"
Clara Obsession: 81% → 90%
Status: [Delusional Chemistry]
Effect: Random potions may now be thrown when jealous
Seconds later, Selena dropped from the air like a war goddess.
Her eyes were glowing silver.
"You. Belong. To. Me."
And then all hell broke loose.
Potions exploded.
Daggers flew.
Magic burned.
And in the middle of it all, I was tackled—by all three of them—into the fountain.
Soaked. Drenched. Buried under breasts, blades, and insane declarations of love.
[System Update – Critical Alert]
Yandere Triangle has become a Yandere Anomaly.
All three girls locked in Competitive Obsession.
Kiss Event Postponed Due to Catastrophic Rivalry.
You now have 72 hours to make a decision… or all three will take it by force.
That night, I didn't sleep.
Because I couldn't.
The sounds outside my dorm?
Giggles. Claws on stone. Scratching at the windows.
I was the prey now.
And the hunters were in love.